Question

What is the answer to 7x-2=5x+16

Answer 1

x=9

Step by step explanation:

Add 2 to both sides, simplify, subtract 5x from both sides

Answer 2

x = 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

7x - 2 = 5x + 16

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 5x on both sides: 2x - 2 = 16
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides: 2x = 18
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 2 on both sides: x = 9